In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MITHRIDATE
Etymology
Noun
mithridate (plural mithridates)
(pharmacology, obsolete) A supposed universal antidote against poison.
Source: Wiktionary
Mith"ri*date, n. (Med.)
Definition: An antidote against poison, or a composition in form of an electuary, supposed to serve either as a remedy or a preservative against poison; an alexipharmic; -- so called from King Mithridates, its reputed inventor. [Love is] a drop of the true elixir; no mithridate so effectual against the infection of vice. Southey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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